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EXPLORING NIAS LOCAL WISDOM THROUGH AN ETHNOSCIENCE APPROACH AS A SCIENCE LEARNING RESOURCE IN SCHOOLS Darmawan Harefa
TUNAS : Jurnal Pendidikan Biologi Vol 7 No 1 (2026): TUNAS: Jurnal Pendidikan Biologi
Publisher : Universitas Nias Raya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.57094/tunas.v7i1.4779

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This study explores the potential of Nias local wisdom as a science learning resource through an ethnoscience approach in school education. The research aims to identify forms of local knowledge embedded in Nias cultural practices and analyze their relevance to scientific concepts for integration into science learning. A qualitative ethnographic method was employed, involving in-depth interviews, participant observation, and document analysis in selected communities in South Nias, Indonesia. The findings reveal that Nias local wisdom, such as Hombo Batu (stone jumping), traditional house construction (Omo Hada), and indigenous environmental management practices, contains implicit scientific concepts related to physics, biology, and environmental science. These cultural elements can be systematically transformed into contextual science learning resources that enhance students’ understanding and engagement. The ethnoscience approach bridges the gap between students’ cultural background and formal scientific knowledge, making learning more meaningful and relevant. The study also shows that integrating local wisdom into science education supports students’ scientific literacy, critical thinking, and cultural identity. However, challenges such as limited instructional materials and teacher readiness remain in implementing ethnoscience-based learning. Overall, this study concludes that Nias local wisdom has strong potential to enrich science education in schools when appropriately integrated through an ethnoscience framework.
Co-Authors Adam Smith Bago Adaria Hulu Agus Farin Alena Zebua Alexander Frisman Giawa Amaano Fau Angelin Febrianis Fau Anita Zagoto Baspuri Luahambowo Baziduhu Laia Bestari Laia Dakhi, Agustin Sukses Desiputri Hayati Giawa Desrinawati Nehe DUHA, AGUSTINUS Duha, Maria Magdalena Efrata Ge’e Elvita Janratna Sari Dakhi Evan Drani Buulolo Fau, Yohanna Theresia Venty Firdaus Laia Flora Melfin Sriyanti Duha Forilina Laia Gaurifa, Midarwati Gee, Efrata Giawa, Lisatina Halawa, Serasilina HAREFA, ARIANUS Hartaniat Warisman Lase Hemat Zagoto Herlis Juwita Ndruru Hesti Anjani Wau(1) Hulu, Fatolosa I Gede Astra Wesnawa I Made Sutajaya I Putu Wisna Ariawan I Wayan Suja Ida Bagus Made Astawa Ilham Tri Maulana IYAM MARYATI Jesika Bago Jurisman Waruwu Kaminudi Telaumbanua Kaminudin Telaumbanua Kristiurman Jaya Mendrofa Laia , Askarman Laia, Restu Damai Lase , Indah Permata Sari Lase, ndah Permata Sari La`ia, Hestu Tansil Lena Lies Dian Marsa Ndraha Lisatina Giawa(1) Martina Ndruru Mastawati Ndruru Mastawati Ndruru Mastawati Ndruru Mastawati Ndruru Mastawati Ndururu Mastawati Ndururu Murni Hati Sarumaha Murnihati Sarumaha Musafir Zirahu Nariami Wau Ndruru, Mastawati Ndururu, Kalvintinus Nimarwati Laia Novialdi, Andrian Odisman Buulolo Ofirna Andini Sarumaha Putu Budi Adnyana Rohpinus Sarumaha Samanoi Halowo Fau Selfi Yanti Bali Sesilianus Fau Sofiana Faana Sri Florina Laurence Zagoto Statis Panca Putri Laiya Suzana, Yenny Syukur Hati Ziliwu(1) Tafonao, Aluiwaauri Tatema Telambanua Telambanua, Kaminudin Telaumbanu, Tatema Telaumbanua, Tatema Toni Hidayat Toni Lastavaerus Duha Tonius Gulo Ujianhati Zega Vinxen Sians Zihono Vira Febrian Lombu Wau, Hesti Anjani Welli Siswanti Wira Priatin Lahagu Yan Piter Basman Ziraluo Yonathan Sebastian Laowo Yulinus Halawa Yurmanius Waruwu Zagoto, Impiani ZAGOTO, MARIA MAGDALENA ZAI, EKA PERIAMAN ZALUKHU, MERRI CHRISTINA Ziliwu, Syukur Hati Ziraluo, Merdina